Introducing the
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Honoring the legacy of Alexander Julius Smith and Samuel Alfred Davis — two men who dedicated their lives to building up young men and families of color through service, mentorship, and leadership.
Who we honor
This scholarship carries the names of two men who spent their lives strengthening their communities, uplifting families, mentoring young people, and investing in the generation coming up behind them.
[3–5 sentences about your grandfather — where he was from, what he did for a living, how he showed up for young men in the community, and the one story your family always tells about him. Specific details land harder than praise.]
[Same shape for your other grandfather. The name of the program he ran, the number of years he did it, the thing he always said — those are what people remember.]
Their legacy lives on.
Your future continues it.
From the founder
Bryan Anthony Smith · Founder
Alexander Julius Smith and Samuel Alfred Davis were my grandfathers. Long before I understood what they were doing, they were doing it — opening doors, showing up, and holding the young men around them to a standard they were expected to grow into.
[One short paragraph of your own memory here. A specific moment with one of them. Something they said to you, or something you watched them do for someone else. This is the part people will remember.]
I created this scholarship to honor them and to keep doing what they did — invest in the education of the next generation. I work professionally in program development and evaluation, so I care as much about running this well as I do about the name on it. Every dollar given goes to a young man who is building something worth passing on.
Bryan Anthony Smith
What we look for
Pursuing education with discipline, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Leading by example, inspiring others, and stepping up to create positive change.
Giving back to the community and improving the lives of others selflessly.
Uplifting young men and families of color through mentorship and advocacy.
Acting with honesty, respect, and strong moral character in all we do.
Overcoming challenges with resilience and a commitment to the journey.
Apply. Lead. Serve. Leave a legacy.
This scholarship supports the next generation of Kappa Leaguers who are committed to excellence, service, and leaving a legacy.
The application is hosted on Google Forms. Your answers save as you go, so you can start now and finish later — you'll need to be signed in to a Google account to upload your transcript.
The honor roll
Every young man named here carries the legacy forward. This wall grows by one class each year.
To honor their legacy
Every gift goes directly toward awards for young leaders committed to academic achievement, leadership, service, and the empowerment of others. Donations are received and administered by the GRAD Foundation.
Zelle transfers are immediate and cannot be reversed. Please double-check the recipient before sending. For a tax receipt, email BryanAnthonySmith@outlook.com with the date and amount of your gift.
Make your check payable to GRAD Foundation and write Alexander Samuel Legacy in the memo line.
Mail to:
GRAD Foundation
19197 Golden Valley Road, Suite 711
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
A written acknowledgment will be mailed for gifts by check.